Merrydale Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 562 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 762nd out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 6700 Rio Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70812
- Principal or Admin: S. Claire Weaver
- Fax: (225) 355-6217
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- East Baton Rouge Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,662
- Graduation Rate: 55.1%
- Dropout Rate: 11.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.4
- Enrolled Students: 42,307
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 562
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 297 (52.8%)
- Females: 265 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 15 (2.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 506 (90.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 521 (92.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 556 | 98.9% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 6 | 1.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 35 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 82 | 14.6% |
| 1st Grade | 71 | 12.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 81 | 14.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 88 | 15.7% |
| 4th Grade | 126 | 22.4% |
| 5th Grade | 79 | 14.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 50%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:50%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $44,400
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,800 | 38% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,560 | 63% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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